Spicy Southern Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: Spicy Southern Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound hot turkey sausage, removed from its casing if in links; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; 1 cup wild rice or wild rice blend; 3 celery stalks, minced; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

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"Though there are infinite versions of the classic Southern chicken-and-wild rice pilaf, it tastes so good we couldn’t resist adding another one to the roster. This recipe gives a wink to Cajun style with the holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers—and a dash of heat...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided

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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1 pound hot turkey sausage, removed from its casing if in links

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1 teaspoon kosher salt

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

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2 1/2 cups chicken broth

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1 medium yellow onion, minced

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1 cup wild rice or wild rice blend

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3 celery stalks, minced

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1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley

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1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced

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2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

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